Lesley Rochat, Shark Warrior, Shark and Marine Conservation, Sharks in Deep Trouble, Filmmaker, Writer, Activist, Photographer, Rethink the shark, Finning

  • Non Profit Organisations

    These are non profit organisations I support or which I am involved in.
    • AfriOceans Conservation Alliance
      Go to the AfriOceans page on this site under the Conservation section for a summary of what we do or visit our website.
    • Shark Research Institute
      Shark Research Institute (SRI), a multi-disciplinary non-profit 501(c)(3) scientific research organization, was created to sponsor and conduct research on sharks and promote the conservation of sharks.
    • Sea Shepherd
      Powered by a living hero, Captain Paul Watson, Sea Shepherd is an inspiration to me. Visit their website and learn about the incredible work he is doing, making a tangible difference, and then support them.
    • Shark Life
      Co-founded by my good friend, Mike Fraser, this is another NGO making a difference to save South Africa's sharks.
    • Sea Stewards
      Founded by David McGuire, Sea Stewards raises awareness about the importance of ocean conservation through film and other exciting awareness initiatives.
    • WildAid
      Peter Knights has been leading the fight against shark finning through compelling campaigns for years. Great work Peter!

  • Special People

    These are gifted people I am priviledged to know who are all doing remarkable things.
    • Adam Design - Ilustrator and Artist
      Adam Carnegie is one of the most talented people I know, an artist and illustrator of incredible standards, and a general genius of creativity.
    • Amelia Kinkade - Animal Communicator
      Amelia, my gorgeous friend, and a remarkable woman, doing incredible things with, and for animals, another of Earth's living angels. She has a special gift and is a fantastic teacher who taught me to communicate with animals. Her course is a must!
    • Michael Carnegie - Artist
      Michael is not only a very talented fine artists that brings unique life to his paintings, but he is also an advid conservationist and surfer.
    • David McGuire - Ocean Conservationist
      David is a talented filmmaker, writer and an ocean conservationist doing amazing work in the USA. He is also the founder of SeaStewards.
    • Sophia & Mark Van Coller - Photographers
      A talented couple with a gift of the eye through the lens - the beauty of nature they capture is very special.
    • Jeff Ayliffe - Radio presenter, photographer, filmmaker
      Multi talents makes Jeff special, check his website out, if you are into sport, the environment, or just beautiful imagery.
    • Alex Hofford - Environmental photojournalist
      Alex Hofford is a photojournalist based in Hong Kong, where he has lived for over a decade. Much of his work focuses on environmental issues covering the problems of marine pollution, shark finning and over-fishing.
    • Jeremy Jowell - Photographer and Writer
      Jeremy is one of South Africa's top travel journalists and photographers. An avid nature baby, always with a pair of hiking books, shorts, and never without a camera!
    • Paul Hilton - Photojournalist
      Paul Hilton is a photojournalist who specializes in highlighting global environmental and conservation issues. His work is nothing short of moving.

  • Shark Websites 

    • RaceToSaveTheRaces
      RaceToSaveTheRaces is the brainchild of Scott Bright. Its purpose is to provide blogs about endangered species, plus great videos, books and petitions, all for kids. It is a wonderful educational site.

  • Aquariums 

    • Two Oceans Aquarium
      Partners with me since 2004 when the SOSF M-Sea Programme was launched - a fantastic aquarium, run by a powerful team. They also run a very good educational programme.

  • Sharky Business

    These are people running shark eco-tourist businesses and assisting in promoting an appreciation of sharks.